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Author Archives: Kerry & Jim
Streaky Bay
After the trip across the Nullarbor we have spent the last couple of days relaxing at the little town of Streaky Bay on the west of the Eyre Peninsula. Streaky Bay was so named in 1802 by explorer Matthew Flinders … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, South Australia
Tagged Eyre Peninsula, Murphy's Haystacks, Razor Fish, Streaky Bay
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We are on our way East!
After a couple of lovely days in Margaret River we had to do the final bits and pieces in the rain. Although it wasn’t cold the rain tumbled down making the job uncomfortable. But we were finally on the road … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, South Australia, Wildflowers
Tagged Bunda Cliffs, Nullarbor
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For the rev heads!
On a recent trip to Perth a came across this car club displaying their classic cars, predominately from the 1960’s and 70’s. Of course we (Jim) had to stop and have a look even though the rain was threatening and … Continue reading
Word of Mouth Country Living in Nannup
What a lovely find! I discovered the Word of Mouth Country Living shop in the main street of Nannup on our visit a few months ago. For me, it was a must return when we went over for the Flower … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Nannup, Nannup shops, Word of Mouth Country Living
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Tiptoe through the Tulips!
On a glorious sunny winters day we headed over to Nannup for their annual Flower and Garden Festival. Nannup is only 65 km from Margaret River and it was a lovely drive over. The little town is awash with colour. … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Nannup, Nannup Flower and Garden Festival, Tulips in Nannup
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Our sewing retreat!
I have recently been on our annual girls sewing retreat for a week and this year we spent our time at Bentwood Olive Grove in Greenough near Geraldton. Beth and her husband Richard have planted about 3000 olive trees, rebuilt … Continue reading
Providore – so Yummy!
Providore is one of those wonderful shops that market a beautiful range of local produce – mostly hand made right here in the Margaret River area. Jams, preserves, sauces, verjuice, vino cotto, tapenade, dessert sauces, salad dressings, vinegars and fresh … Continue reading
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Cowtown’s Deja Moo
As part of the Deja Moo Fair which was held in Cowaramup today, or Cowtown as it is known locally, they decided to go all out and try for a record. The Fair was held to celebrate the second birthday … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River
Tagged cow onesies, Cowaramup, Deju Moo Fair, People dress as cows.
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Beautiful Skies
The autumn skies have been beautiful recently. This rainbow appeared and shortly after the evening skies were red and threatening. A couple of days later the clouds formed a rainbow…..well, sort of. This vibrant sunrise was only a few days … Continue reading
Our first attempt at Ravioli
Given that ravioli in sage and butter sauce was our favourite pasta in Italy last year we decided to have a go at cooking it at home recently. Although it was no where near the delightful light pasta that the … Continue reading
Wrights Bridge was just right
Caravining in winter at a camp ground without electricity can prove to be a bit of a challenge when it comes to keeping warm. We have recently returned from 5 days at Wrights Bridge where the overnight temperature dropped as … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Blackwood River, Wrights Bridge
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Christmas in Karridale
On a miserably wet day here in the south west we decided to visit Christmas in Karridale a 20 minute drive south of Margaret River. Blow up Santa’s greet you in the driveway and the house and shop front are … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
Tagged Atelier Jewellery, Christmas in Karridale, Karridale, Margaret River
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Beautiful Banksia’s
In many parts of southern Western Australia these beautiful Banksia’s were flowering in summer and early autumn. There are many varieties of Banksia here – so named after the explorer Sir Joseph Banks who in 1770 collected the first specimens … Continue reading
Winery, Gift Shop and Sports Cars – everyone’s happy!
On a georgeous autumn afternoon we visited another of the lovely wineries in the area. Set in a beautiful lawned and garden area, Aravina Estate overlooks their lake and vines, making it a perfect wedding and function venue. Of course … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River, Wineries
Tagged Aravina Estate Winery, Car display, Margaret River, Sports Cars, Wineries in Margaret River
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Not very scary Scarecrows in Balingup!
On our recent caravan trip we visited the lovely little town of Balingup which sits in a valley on the Balingup Brook. The area around Balingup is known for its fruit and vegetable growing and together with beef cattle and … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Balingup, Scarecrows, Scarecrows in Balingup, Small Farm Field Bay
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Nannup in Autumn
On a recent caravan trip we based ourselves in Nannup which is in the heart of the Blackwood River Valley. The little town is known as a garden village because of its lovely gardens and garden festivals. This historic mill … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Blackwood River, Blackwood River Valley, Nannup
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Margaret River Pro Surf Competition
The recent annual Margaret River Pro attracted surfers from around the world with the top 32 ranked male and top 18 ranked female surfers here to surf our world-class waves. Although we didn’t get to see the world surfers in … Continue reading
ANZAC Day
We attended the dawn service this morning at Memorial Park to commemorate those who have fallen and those who have fought for this great country. ANZAC Day is a public holiday across Australia and New Zealand and next year will … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
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The Silk Road in Margaret River
We recently visited Australia’s first commercial silk farm. The relatively new Margaret River Silk Road business is owned by Rob and Amanda and they are currently producing about 20,000 cocoons. Although not enough to be a sustainable business yet, they … Continue reading
Chocolate delights
With easter comes the waist tightening easter eggs and our visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company may well have us tipping the scales. The easter eggs were delightful. The truffles and chocolates wickedly displayed. Walls of bagged chocolates temp … Continue reading
Hamelin Bay’s graceful Stingrays
These graceful rays are a regular on the shore line in Hamelin Bay. Three types of stingrays inhabit the waters – the smooth stingray, black stingray and eagle ray. They are well fed by fishermen who throw their filleting waste … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Hamelin Bay, Hamelin Bay stingrays, Margaret River, Stingrays
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Flowering Gums
Throughout WA there is quite a variety of flowering gum trees that are so colourful and varied. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the botanical names of the gums but this tree with its coral coloured flowers is in Margaret … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River, Wildflowers
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Voyager Estates beautiful gardens
Voyager Estate Winery is set in the most beautiful winery garden in Margaret River. It is worth a visit even if you are not a wine buff. As you can imagine the grounds are popular for weddings – both indoor … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River, Wineries
Tagged Margaret River Wineries, Rose Gardens, Voyager Estate
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It’s footy season again!
We are again gripped by the AFL footy season. This sport is one of the most popular games in Australia and is almost a religion to some over the 6 month season. It culminates in September with the grand final … Continue reading
Jurien Bay’s foreshore
We have recently spent a week in Jurien Bay – the town were we lived for two years before we retired early in 2013. The new jetty, which opened in April 2011, has proven to be a great addition to … Continue reading
